The Nāṣirī Generations 287.5.3

287.5.3

an infant to remain in his camp, and sent him back. Then, to carry out his proposed treachery, Hulaku, in reply to Khur Shah, intimated that, in case there should be further delay in appearing himself, he had better send another of his brothers to relieve Shahan-Shah, who had been so long in the Mughal camp. Khur Shah then despatched another brother, Shahran-Shah—some call him Sherwan Shah—along with the Khwajah, Asil-ud-Din, the Zauzani, and 300 soldiers; and, on the 5th of Shawwal, 654 H., they reached his camp within the limits of Rai. On the 9th, they were sent back bearing a safe-conduct for Shah himself, with a message to the effect that, in consequence of the submission, and show of obedience of Khur Shah, the misdeeds of his father had been forgiven, and, as no improper conduct had been shown by himself, since he had succeeded his father, if he destroyed the fortresses as promised, he might expect the royal favour. After sending off this—the bearers filled with delight at the terms—Hulaku issued orders for the Mughal troops to form a cordon round about Maimun-dujz, the residence of Khur Shah, which was carried out, particularly on the part of Bulgha Timur and Kuka I-yalka, who approached it very closely, from the side of Astadar—or Astadarah—the same place as is mentioned in Jabah [Yamah] and Sahudah's [Swidae's] raid.